St. Petersburg police are investigating an early morning traffic crash that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. The crash occurred around 12:41 a.m. at Central Avenue and 45th Street in St. Pete. Police said a Volkswagen, driven by a 22-year-old woman was driving northbound on 45th St.…
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3 Pinellas Teens in Stolen Car Die in Violent Crash: Why You Need UM Coverage
Florida authorities said three teenagers – one 14-year-old and two 16-year-olds – stole a sport utility vehicle, sped away from officers and died in a fiery, violent crash early Sunday morning. The 4:30 a.m. crash happened in Pinellas County. A fourth teen in the SUV, who is 14, survived and…
1 Dead, 1 Injured in Palm Harbor Crash with Pedestrians
One person was killed and another injured after a crash early Monday in Palm Harbor involving pedestrians. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, northbound US 19 was closed at Alderman Road for several hours early Monday. The roadway was reopened just after 7 a.m. Troopers said a 2016 Honda Civic…
24-Year-Old Man Killed After Losing Control of Car
A 24-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight in Hillsborough County. Officials said the man was traveling eastbound on West Waters Avenue, approaching Pinehurst Drive, and lost control of his Toyota Corolla. After losing control, the vehicle rotated and struck the center median curb with the front passenger…
Gibsonton Woman Intentionally Hit By Driver Following Argument
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old Gibsonton woman early Tuesday after she intentionally struck another woman with her car following an argument over parking. Investigators said at around 3:40 a.m. on July 11, a 27-year-old woman and a 38-year-old woman got into a verbal altercation over “parking concerns” near…
Car Strikes Pedestrian in Tampa
A pedestrian was killed late Tuesday in Tampa. According to police, the pedestrian was struck near the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and North Tampania Avenue. Officers have not released details of the crash, but said the driver did stay at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The identity…
Enjoy An Injury Free Cinco de Mayo
Tampa Bay residents are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo fiestas today! This is the perfect time to enjoy Mexican-inspired food, drinks and fun with friends and family. Unfortunately, drunk driving rates increase over the holidays. Every day in the United States, an average of 27 people lose their lives…
Former Police Officer Charged with DUI after Hitting 5 Middle School Kids
Five students were hit by a 48-year-old former law enforcement officer Thursday afternoon. Officials believe the man was drunk at the time of the accident. A 13-year-old boy died from his injuries received in the crash Friday morning. The students were hit by the man after they had gotten off…
Tampa Man Critically Injured in Motorcycle Crash
A 27-year-old is in critical condition after a motorcycle accident Tuesday night in Hillsborough. Troopers believe that a 49-year-old man was stopped on Riga Boulevard at the intersection of SR 574 when he turned east onto SR 574 and changed lanes into the path of a motorcycle. The motorcycle, driven…
Man Killed Crossing Road In Clearwater
A 23-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a pedestrian-involved crash near Ulmerton Road in Clearwater. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 6:45 a.m. near westbound Ulmerton and 34th Street North. Troopers believe the Alachua man was walking northbound across Ulmerton Road when he stepped into…